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What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others.
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This page presents the quote "What kills us isn't one big thing, but thousands of tiny obligations we can't turn down for fear of disappointing others.". Author of this quote is Alain de Botton. This quote is about obligations, disappointment,.